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YP53 SKX

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,837 mi
Last recorded140,837 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 SKX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake working but should be better (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment upto full travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield broken + insecure --- was fitted from new (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears + o/s/r tread mishapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + outer shoulders surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ball joint castle nut not pinned properly

Offside Front bearing hub-nut needs to be locked into groove on shaft to prevent from coming loose

both rear disc baking plates deteriorating

outer sill inspection not possible due to plastic covers

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2018 135,418 miles

O/S/F DOOR CATCH HANDLE DAMAGED OPENING OK

O/S/MIRROR SMALL CRACK

Fail 15 Sep 2018 135,415 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S/F DOOR CATCH HANDLE DAMAGED OPENING OK

O/S/MIRROR SMALL CRACK

Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,914 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 109,713 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,474 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,867 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,600 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,964 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,763 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,289 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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YP53 SKX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP53 SKX registered?

YP53 SKX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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